"For where your treasure is, there will be the desires of your heart also." Matthew 6:21
My desire for this year is to get away from all worldly materials, learn more about Christ, and live for him. I want my "treasure" and hope to be in Him alone. I wanted to share some truths that I have known but have become even more 'real' in my life lately.
1. Money will not provide comfort. Even though, I have never been one to desire much money, it is a struggle when you feel called to quit your job for a year, sell your stuff, and have lots of items to purchase. However, He has been providing in so many amazing ways.
2. Family and relationships are amazing blessings, but God is the only one who can provide true comfort and peace. I told my boyfriend before he left to go to Michigan that this time of separation will make us rely on God for comfort rather than each other. It always should be that way; however, it is easy to go to people for comfort.
My grandfather (Pop Pop) has been in the hospital for three weeks after having a knee replacement. Sure enough, Tuesday, the day my boyfriend leaves, I got a text message from my mom saying Pop Pop may be on his last day. He ended up passing away yesterday, Thursday.
Right now, all I desire is to be with my family. I want to comfort my mom and grandmother (Grammy). I want to be in my boyfriend's arms, having him tell me it will be all okay. However, I know I have a loving God who is right there with my mom, with my grandmother, my family, and with me.
"The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised." Job 1:21
God gave me an amazing Pop Pop who created a truly amazing family. He loved people with such passion, he desired to know everything about all of his kids and his grandchildren's lives, and he always had a joke to lighten the mood because he was 80 and could say anything he wanted. As children, he always played "stuck" with us, where he would never let go. I can't wait to be "stuck" with him one day again in heaven hopefully.
I am torn with going to training camp this week because I want to be with my family. However, I am excited to be trained to serve God and love people like I have been loved throughout the nations.
He is taking away all worldly comforts of family, relationships, money, job security away so I can rely on Him alone. Even though it is painful, He is answering all of my prayers.
Prayer Requests
* Peace from being away from family during this time of my grandfather's death.
* I need $3,00 more by August 18th to meet my financial deadline.
* Continued faith and trust in God's plan not my own.
